An estimated 10,200 Americans were treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries in 2022, according to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Read More
Low rates of adult dental care and high rates of premature deaths from treatable causes push Arkansas near the bottom of the states in a new health rankings report. Read More
Maternal and Infant Health Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation, making it one of the riskiest places to have a baby. Our state also has the third-highest infant mortality rate, behind only Louisiana and Mississippi. This page highlights key statistics and other information about maternal and infant health in Arkansas. It is intended to raise … Read more Read More
This summer appears destined to go into record books as one of the hottest ever, with many parts of the U.S., including Arkansas, and Europe already breaking all-time temperature records. Heat is the No. 1 weather-related killer in the U.S., so it’s important to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. Read More
Maternal and Infant Health Arkansas has the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation, making it one of the riskiest places to have a baby. Our state also has the third-highest infant mortality rate, behind only Louisiana and Mississippi. This page highlights key statistics and other information about maternal and infant health in Arkansas. It is intended … Read more Read More
In the third installment of a series by radio station KUAF on maternal mortality in Arkansas, ACHI President and CEO Dr. Joe Thompson discusses post-delivery health issues of new moms and infants. Read More
In this episode, we revisit the intersection of mental health and law enforcement, a space in need of innovative solutions and a topic that has been the focus of two previous episodes (here and here). Host Craig Wilson welcomes Fayetteville Police Lt. Tim Shepard for a discussion of his work in Northwest Arkansas as the supervisor of the Crisis Intervention Response Team, a task force that integrates Social Services Advocates into law enforcement response to connect individuals in crisis with the medical treatment they need. Read More
The Natural State offers plenty of opportunities for water activities, with more than 2,000 lakes and reservoirs as well as numerous rivers, creeks, swimming holes, and public swimming pools. These tips can help you and your family stay safe while having fun in or on the water. Read More
